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THE 5-DAY ILLUSTRATION PORTFOLIO CHALLENGE
DAY FOUR
Today’s lesson comes with an incredible BONUS offer from the awesome folks at StickerApp.
They’re offering a promo code for Portfolio Challenge folks (that’s you). After you watch today's lesson, see below for their offer AND to see a short video with their suggestions on how to avoid sticker printing mistakes.
Read the notes below!
The Lessons
click below to watch!
Day 1
Brainstorming!
Day 2
Sketch it out!
Day 3
Scan & Color!
Day 4
Finish it up!
Day 5
Show it off!
Sketchbook Challenge
LIVE!
From Sketchbook to Published
LIVE!
Day 4 - Finish it up!
Welcome to Day Four! Today, we will be using Procreate to finish up our stickers.
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Don't forget! We have ANOTHER LIVE bonus session this weekend!
Sunday, March 15 at 2 pm ET JOIN ON ZOOM
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NOTE! If you don't have an iPad with Procreate, don't rush out and get one just yet.
Today's exercise is totally optional!
Today's Exercise.
1. Import your art into Procreate.
2. Color your sticker using Procreate.
3. OPTIONAL. Try tracing over your line art with a brush in Procreate. Remember to keep it bold!
Thinking of getting an iPad for illustration?
If you've been considering digital drawing with an iPad, you'll need:
1. An iPad (these are the models that work with Procreate)
2. An Apple Pencil (I like the 2nd generation!)
4. I made this class to learn Procreate very quickly : Procreate Drawing Party
I’d love to see your progress during the Illustration Portfolio Challenge!
Please tag me on Instagram at @mikelowerystudio to show what you’re working on, or tag your work with #GettingPaidToDraw as you share with friends and family.
WATCH: DIY Sticker Printing Tips,
PLUS A StickerApp Gift!
Thinking about printing your final design? I chatted with the pros at StickerApp recently about their best tips for first-time sticker printing, and they showed me some of their favorite sticker designs ever, too. Take a look!
When you're feeling final about your work, StickerApp has been kind enough to provide all Illustration Portfolio Challenge participants with a gift code for $20 off your first order at the form below! (This is not a sponsored partnership - I'm just a fan.)
Claim Your StickerApp Gift Code
Sneak Peek!
I'm very excited to announce that our Keynote Live Session for Getting Paid to Draw this year will be with Illustrator Ingela P Arrhenius!
REGISTRATION STARTS SOON!
“The guest webinars and lessons are a wealth of information... Mike's way of teaching is engaging and gives the tools needed to move forward with your illustration career."
- Simon S.
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NOTE! THIS IS NOT THE BIG MEET-UP FOR THE PORTFOLIO CHALLENGE. This is a short Q&A about the upcoming course.
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“This course gives you straight forward advice, how to get in the business, paired with making concrete steps toward it.” - Nicole L.
For more than 20 years, Mike Lowery has been helping artists to build portfolios that get work.
Your Portfolio Journey
If you've been hoping to find new ways to build your illustration portfolio, you're in the right spot.
Over the next few days, you're going to build an awesome new piece that is ready to show off.
If you want to dive deeper into the business of illustration, join me in Getting Paid to Draw! It's my once-a-year, 8-week portfolio-building course. It's the ultimate way to find paid illustration assignments.
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Getting Paid to Draw 2026
